Mysore/Mysuru, March 31 -- Asserting that Karnataka has emerged as the topmost Health Hub in the country, Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil said, apart from the Government efforts, the role of Private Medical Institutions too is big in this regard.

He was speaking at the inauguration of Cath Lab, various other medical facilities and Breast Milk Bank at JSS Hospital on M.G. Road here on Sunday.

Pointing out that there are 1.15 lakh Medical seats in the country, out of which Karnataka alone accounts for 14,000, Dr. Patil said, at present, there are 71 Medical colleges in the State. These colleges are producing quality doctors and other Medical staff, he noted.

Continuing, the Minister said that the Karnataka Governm...